Budget 2027 Must Convert Resilience Into Productivity -- Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s imperative in the Budget 2027 cycle is no longer to generate growth, but to institutionalise growth stability -- making expansion more productive, inclusive and resilient across the cycle, said Juwai IQI global chief economist Shan Saeed.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Most Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and ASEAN currencies at Monday’s close, although it declined against the US dollar.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Softer China Demand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures, with Japanese rubber futures extending losses for the fourth consecutive session, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar amid cautious market sentiment ahead of the upcoming United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 15-16, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia May See Selective Bargain Hunting Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia could see selective bargain hunting next week following the recent sell-off, particularly in fundamentally sound blue-chip stocks that have been marked down amid the broader risk-off environment, an analyst said.

Ringgit Expected To Trade In Tight Range Against US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range against the US dollar next week, with investors remaining cautious ahead of key monetary policy decisions by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ).

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with expectations of higher interest rates likely to limit the precious metal’s upside potential.

KLCI Futures Expected To Consolidate Within 1,680-1,710 Points Range Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to consolidate within the 1,680-1,710 points range next week, with scope for a technical recovery should global risk sentiment stabilises.

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against Most Currencies, Eases Versus US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against most major and regional currencies on Friday, although it declined against the US dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Sharply Lower Amid Regional Selloff

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the week sharply lower on Friday amid another round of selling across regional markets, as persistently high crude oil prices continued to weigh on market sentiment, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weak Regional Futures, Declining Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended mixed on Friday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures and a decline in crude oil prices.

Higher Healthcare Utilisation Adds To Medical Claims Inflation -- LIAM

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rising healthcare utilisation is emerging as a key contributor to Malaysia’s medical claims inflation, highlighting the need for greater efficiency, transparency and collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem to keep medical protection affordable and sustainable, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).